Inherited from the 18th and 19th centuries, the gardens of the Villa Arson bear witness to a “villa” in Nice that has undergone various alterations throughout its history, up to the contemporary period, with the site’s restructuring in 1966 to accommodate a school and an art center.
This architectural and landscape ensemble, reminiscent of a fortress, a labyrinth, and the hanging gardens of a modern Babylon, has been awarded the “Heritage of the Twentieth Century” label and offers a view over the entire city of Nice.
An invitation to discover the many official and secret stories of the gardens, from the creation of the estate in the 16th century to today. These discovery visits allow both young and old to engage with fragrant plants, become familiar with majestic trees, and marvel at the use of acanthus, palm, and carob…
On May 30, 31, and June 1:
From 2 PM to 6 PM: FREE TOUR: “The Villa Arson, from the estate of yesteryear to the contemporary garden” – A tour (with signage of species and the history of the estate) allows for free exploration of the gardens.
At 3 PM: GAME TOUR – “Gardens and Stories” in echo with the theme of this 2014 edition “The Child in the Garden,” family discovery visits are offered in the form of game tours.
